Waterfall Hikes Near Lee Vining, CA

594 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lee Vining? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lee Vining. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.9546°N, -119.1221°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lee Vining

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 50 gauged

45 waterfalls near Lee Vining have live flow data today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bunnell Cascade Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lehamite Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Pywiack Cascade Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Carson Falls Barely Flowing Llewellyn Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Low Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Sardine Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 63°F

Aft 69°F Sunny
Sat 65°F Sunny
Sun 63°F Sunny Best
Mon 68°F Sunny
Tue 71°F Sunny
Wed 73°F Sunny
Thu 74°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lee Vining

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Horsetail Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Jawbone Falls Low · 8 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 California Falls Barely Flowing · 391 cfs 9th percentile
  4. 4 Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing · 391 cfs 9th percentile
  5. 5 Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing · 391 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing · 391 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lee Vining (11 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near Lee Vining

White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

32.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
California Falls waterfall

California Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

30 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.7 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

23.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

22.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

26.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

36.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

37.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

39.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft
Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

2.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 200 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

48.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

48.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

31.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

36 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lee Vining

Are there free waterfalls near Lee Vining?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Lee Vining, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lee Vining?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Lee Vining, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lee Vining?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lee Vining, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lee Vining?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lee Vining, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lee Vining?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Lee Vining, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lee Vining?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lee Vining is Angel Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lee Vining?

The tallest waterfall near Lee Vining is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lee Vining require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Lee Vining require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lee Vining?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near Lee Vining have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lee Vining?

The closest waterfall to Lee Vining is White Cascade, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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